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If you want to understand how international trade wars, local weather, and biological timelines wrap your next hamburger in a sheet of global economics, this is the podcast episode you cannot afford to miss!
This lively podcast episode takes a deep dive into the USDA's official plans for integrating artificial intelligence into our fields.
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the "species jump"—the psychological phenomenon where we project our own "clean eating" trends onto our four-legged family members.
In this eye-opening episode, we unpack how microscopic party crashers, like Salmonella and Cyclospora, are turning backyard barbecues and crisp lunches into weeks of gastrointestinal misery across the country.
In this episode, we unpack the return of the "Super" El Niño, an environmental powerhouse that meteorologists warn could trigger chaotic climate extremes across the globe.
In this episode, Garland dives deep into the complexities of food insecurity with resource strategist, William Nall. From climate change to economic instability, it’s not just one issue, but a web of interconnected challenges. Let's listen in...
This podcast episode centers on how technology is fundamentally transforming the modern food system to meet the challenge of feeding a global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.
Podcast transcript: Raw milk is having a comeback in wellness culture despite clear safety evidence. So how risky is raw milk, really?
This is a transcript for the podcast episode, "From Guidelines to Groceries: The Real Food Reset". The new USDA/HHS dietary guidelines marks a “historic reset” in U.S. nutrition policy with a straightforward message: eat real food. But how does this differ from current guidelines?
This is a transcript for the podcast episode, "Why Isn't Cultivated Meat on Our Dinner Plates?" It explores the perplexing limbo of cultivated meat, a technology that remains largely absent from store shelves despite receiving federal safety approval and billions in investment.
This is a transcript for the podcast episode, "Beef Tallow's Return: Trend or Truth?". It discusses how beef tallow is making a comeback—and if this revival grounded in science, or just another case of mistaking “natural” for “better”.
Aaron Wetzel is John Deere's VP of Production and Precision Ag Production Systems, In this episode, Aaron discusses John Deere’s journey from machine manufacturer to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to create new value for their customers.
At a recent event addressing a New York State farming community, Dirt to Dinner's own Lucy Stitzer spoke about the evolving landscape of agriculture, emphasizing the crucial relationships between farmers, governments, and consumers.
Trends in protein optimization and GLP-1 medications are now colliding. This has left us with one big question—can you lose weight on these GLP-1s while still maintaining your protein intake to ensure long term health?
Trends in protein optimization and GLP-1 medications are now colliding. This has left us with one big question—can you lose weight on these GLP-1s while still maintaining your protein intake to ensure long term health?
Aaron Wetzel is John Deere's VP of Production and Precision Ag Production Systems, In this episode, Aaron discusses John Deere’s journey from machine manufacturer to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to create new value for their customers.
Aaron Wetzel is John Deere's VP of Production and Precision Ag Production Systems, In this episode, Aaron discusses John Deere’s journey from machine manufacturer to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to create new value for their customers.
In this episode, D2D's very own Garland West dives into our complicated relationship with news and media, and how we can find truth in today's chaotic environment.
Colin Murphy of UC Davis guides research on transportation, energy, air quality, and carbon markets, with a primary focus on sustainable fuel policies. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge academic science, and the day-to-day challenges of real-world policy making.
In this week's Digging In, we explore the organizations supporting crop farmers. The National Peanut Board, headed up by Bob Parker and Ryan Lepicier, serves as a stellar example to turn the commitment of peanut producers into something truly important to the interests of consumers everywhere.
Ever heard of an RMP? The National Peanut Board serves as a stellar example to turn the commitment of crop producers into something truly important to the interests of consumers everywhere.
We talk with Mintel's Lynn Dornblaser about everything food-related, from understanding consumer desires to functional food markets, and which brands are getting it right...and wrong.
We're Digging In with Julie Holmstrom, Food Products strategist, to learn how consumer packaged goods companies create healthier foods and sustainable packaging to improve our food system.
Sustainability has become almost a buzzword across every segment of our modern world. But where do we really stand in turning the idea of sustainability into meaningful reality? For answers we turn to a true expert on all things sustainability...
Synthetic biology, a combination of genetic engineering and computer science, is changing the way we think about food and agriculture. So we spoke with Ahmed Qureshi, Founder of Valorant Health, to learn the applications of this fascinating technology.
On this episode of Digging In, we speak with Dr. Ari Novy, CEO & President of the San Diego Botanic Garden and plant biologist, about the ever-controversial pesticide, glyphosate.
Only 3% of the global water supply is potable – and the demand for it increases every day. We spoke with recognized water expert, Dr. Hubert Fleming, to explain what’s being done to make sure we have the water security we need.
This week's podcast features Easy Energy Systems and how its systems reduce food waste. Tune in...it's surely time not wasted.
On this episode of Digging In, we're fortunate to have nutrition expert, Dr. Jim Joachim, MD, FACN. Listen in as we dig into the role nutrition and supplements play in meeting our individual health needs!
Nutrition expert, Isabel Smith, R.D., shares with us some ways to avoid heavy metal accumulations. You don't want to miss this episode of Digging In!
Sit down with a glass of wine and listen to Lucy's conversation with Cynthia and Lauren, a mother-daughter team that purchased land to start their own vineyard.
In this week's podcast, we're talking with Missouri State FFA Secretary Hoyt about her involvement in the Future Farmers of America's program and her passion to educate young children about our food system. Check it out!
Healthy sugar is the holy grail of sweetness. For this week's podcast, Lucy talks with Ed Rogers, CEO of Bonumose, to learn about the special nutritional components of tagatose - a healthy sugar.
Listen in as we talk with Brennan about his involvement in the Future Farmers of America program and his award-winning research on plant and soil sciences.
Dirt to Dinner talked with Megan Stanton of Mintel's Food & Drink division to hear why consumer perceptions on GMOs are changing.
Grab a handful of dry roasted peanuts and join Dirt to Dinner’s Digging In for a conversation with Richard Owen, President & CEO of the American Peanut Council.
Steve McMenamin, manager of Versailles Farms in Connecticut, operates at the forefront of regenerative agriculture. His farm's mission? To grow food for the community with an emphasis on nutrient density, flavor, and good digestion.
We talk with Iowa farmer Curt Mether and Farm Journal’s Nate Birt on how recurrent droughts have driven renewed attention to smart water use and how these farmers carefully prepare.
Lucy talks with Mark McCall, Managing Director at iSelectFund, a venture capital fund that creates strategic partnerships to transform our global food system for a growing population, all while improving human health. No small feat, indeed.
We're talking with Jack Bobo, TNC's Food & Water Policy Director, who works with global food producers and conservation organizations to find solutions for mutual growth. Listen in to hear how small changes can have rippling global effects.
This Digging In episode explores finding a sustainable way to provide all the food we need and while protecting our environment. Listen in as Newtrient's founders provide an upbeat overview of the ag world’s efforts to combat climate change.
Noticed some dramatic increases with your food budget? Same here. So D2D talked with Dr. Michael Swanson, Chief Ag Economist at Wells Fargo, to look beyond the bill at the checkout counter to see the bigger picture of our food system right now.
We're excited to speak with Dr. Goldberg, who has spent 72 years of his career thinking about the global food system. Having graduated from Harvard right after WWII, the 'father of agribusiness' has seen everything from the 1970s grain deal to the 2008 commodity crisis to the Russian invasion of today.
Lucy believes an educated and curious food consumer can transform the global agricultural system. She is determined to make evidence-based food research and information accessible to consumers so they can make the best choices for themselves and their families.
As a team member, Hillary manages the D2D website and makes sure readers have a great experience navigating all our content across our varied subjects, media experiences, and platforms.
Hayley joined D2D in 2018 as Marketing Director. Hayley’s interest in food, farming, and agriculture began at a young age. But it wasn’t until a few years ago when she was trying to make healthier meals for her family that she realized the enormous challenge people faced in getting actual facts about our food and food system.
Garland, D2D's self-proclaimed in-house policy wonk, has spent four decades immersed in the complex world of food and agriculture, as both a profession and a personal passion. Garland applies that experience and curiosity in all things food-related to address our modern global food system, sustainability, and other timely topics.
Join us as we talk with everyone in the food system, from farmers to scientists and nutritionists, to discuss important issues in their field. And we’ll connect the dots along the way by asking how these experts see the food industry working together to provide safe, nutritious food for all.
For this week's podcast, we speak with Jim Wiesemeyer, D.C. Ag Policy Analyst. His experience reporting on our global food system provides insight on the situation in Ukraine, and what it means for U.S. farmers and consumers.
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